Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)
04 May 2023 - 8:04PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May, 2023
Commission File Number 1-34129
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A.
- ELETROBRÁS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Rua da Quitanda, 196 – 24th floor,
Centro, CEP 20091-005,
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule
12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No___X____
MARKET
ANNOUNCEMENT
CENTRAIS
ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/A
CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26 | NIRE: 533.0000085-9
PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A
("Company" or "Eletrobras") (B3: ELET3, ELET5 & ELET6; NYSE: EBR & EBR. B; LATIBEX: XELT. The & XELT.
B) hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general, in compliance with the provisions of the Resolution of the Brazilian Securities
and Exchange Commission ("CVM") No. 44, of August 23, 2021, that the Subsidiary Eletrobras Eletronorte has received notification
of the judicial decision from the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region in an appeal filed by the Supreme Council of Chiefs and Leaders
of the Cana Brava Guajajara Indigenous Land.
The court decision determines the suspension
of any and all activities in the indigenous lands Canabrava/Guajajara, Rodeador, Lagoa Comprida and Urucu/Juruá, as well as the
licenses already granted to the 500kV Tucuruí/Marabá/Imperatriz/Presidente Dutra Transmission Line project, and the Brazilian
Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources – IBAMA must also refrain from granting new licenses to the said project,
until the Study of the Indigenous Component (ECI) is carried out, in accordance with the sentence issued in the main proceedings.
In addition, the decision determines to Eletronorte
the monthly deposit of 1 (one) minimum wage for each member of the indigenous communities (TI Cana Brava, TI Urucujuruá, TI Lagoa
Comprida, TI Rodeador), based on the demographic census provided by the Special Secretariat of Indigenous Health – SESAI, whose
approximate amount on this date is 17 million to be paid until the conclusion of the ECI.
Eletrobras Eletronorte and Eletrobras are adopting
the required measures in order to preserve the interests of the Company and its shareholders.
The Company will keep the market informed about
the subject matter referred to in this Market Announcement.
Rio
de Janeiro, May 3, 2023.
Elvira Cavalcanti Presta
Vice President of Finance and Investor
Relations
This document may contain estimates and projections
that are not statements of past fact, but reflect the beliefs and expectations of our management and may constitute estimates and projections
about future events in accordance with Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words "believes", "may", "may", "estimates", "continues",
"anticipates", "intends", "expects" and the like are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve
risks and uncertainties, whether known or not. Known risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, regulatory,
political and commercial conditions in Brazil and abroad, changes in interest rates, inflation and the value of the Real, changes in the
volumes and pattern of consumer use of electricity, competitive conditions, our level of indebtedness, the possibility of us receiving
payments related to our receivables, changes in rainfall and water levels in the reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric dams, our
capital financing and investment plans, existing and future government regulations, and other risks described in our annual report and
other documents filed with the CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only as of the date they were expressed and we undertake no
obligation to update any such estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or future events. The future results of
the Companies' operations and initiatives may differ from current expectations and the investor should not rely solely on the information
contained herein. This material contains calculations that may not reflect accurate results due to rounding performed.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Date: May 3, 2023
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Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
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Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain forward-looking statements.
These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture
economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes",
"estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal
operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends
affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect
the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected
events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic
and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.
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